US Bridges

US136/N4 over Cedar Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · Ejct US136/N4 2.9W · Structure no. S136 18460

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,105
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136/N4 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US136/N4 over Cedar Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,158 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS136/N4
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationEjct US136/N4 2.9W
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.2625, -96.6165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2018)
Projected traffic3,158 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US136/N4 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136/N4 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US136/N4 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US136/N4 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US136/N4 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.